Event Planner

Job Summary

Job Description

Manage and oversee Medline corporate customer meetings. Coordinate with sales leader to build the meeting agenda. An agenda can include up to 15 presentations per event, with up to 3 - 4 events a day.

Manage logistics and reporting for all Distribution Center and Manufacturing tours.

Potentially up to 15% travel for offsite customer events and when needed to assist the Sales Events Department.

Responsibilities

• Handle all flights, hotel arrangements and transportation needs for each customer(s).

• Arrange all executive dinners

• Create, schedule and maintain meeting agendas/itineraries.

• Coordinate tours and transportation (Corporate, B02, Waukegan, Furniture showroom).

• Order and arrange food /beverages for meetings.

• Make sure customer(s) are being taken care of at all times. Meet and greet all customers. 

• Accurate tracking and reporting for spend on Healthcare providers

• Managing a budget and payments to vendors

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of events.

• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers.

• Monitor event timelines and ensure deadlines are met.

• Provide post-event analysis, including feedback collection and reporting.

• Assist in the development of event marketing materials and communication plans.

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve event planning processes.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree.

Relevant Work Experience

• At least 2 years experience in event planning or travel field.

  Experience negotiating with outside vendors, including negotiating contracts, prices, resolving service issues and reconciling differences.

  Experience presenting to and communicating with various audiences (ex. senior management and non-technical audiences).

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$63,960.00 - $92,560.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.